

be named Wisconsin Horse Council Judge of the Year. She also serves as
Chairperson of the WHC Judges Committee. Dana is carded for POAC, WHC, WIHA
and WI 4-H. Experienced in all disciplines including over fences (one of her
favorite classes to judge), she brings over 35 years of show experience and has
trained horses and coached her clients to wins in AQHA, APHA, PtHA, PHBA and
POAC at State, Regional and World Championships shows. Fair, safe and reliable –
Dana enjoys providing positive feedback to all exhibitors and she loves to make
showing a positive and fun experience.


her first pony at the age of 7. She showed in 4H and FFA throughout her
grade school and high school years. She has never outgrown her passion
for horses and showing.
In 2004 she acquired her first judges card with the Wisconsin State
Horse Council and went on to be named Judge of the Year for that
association in 2009. She quickly realized that judging would be a
passion for her and not just a stepping stone to help with her business.
She acquired three more judges cards: A Pony of the Americas card, WI-4H
and Wisconsin Interscholastic Horsemanship Association card. She has
also guest judged for the Wisconsin chapter of ApHC.
In 2005 with the help of her husband Kevin Kegley she grew her part
time business into her own full time training and lesson program, now
named Kegley Performance Horses. Karla’s show teams compete on the open
show and National levels. Producing many World champions, national
title winners, and open show high point winners. Karla has been involved
in many youth organizations and helped dozens of kids find their way
into the show arena and winners circles. Karla is very involved in the
Palomino Horse Breeders Association and is the Vice president for the
Wisconsin Chapter.
In 2019 Karla was awarded the prestigious award of Horse Person of the
Year for the WI Horse Council.
Kegley Performance Horses is located in Franksville, WI where we
proudly stand our AQHA,PHBA,and FQHA Stallion Im Skipa Gold Buddy.
Buddy is a proven producer of world champions and color. Other services
they offer include boarding, training, colt starting, lessons, sales and
judging.
You can learn more about Kegley Performance Horses by visiting our
website www.kegleyperformancehorses.com